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40 Kilkenny schools take part in drive to combat low classroom attendances

By Kilkenny Now 10th November 2019 0

A large number of schools across Kilkenny are set to take part in a national school attendance drive. ‘Every School Day Counts’ will see 40 local schools partner with 1,700 others across the country to promote the importance of attending class regularly. The initiative will take place throughout November, when attendance traditionally dips. Tusla Education […]

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Man caught with cocaine and ‘substantial’ amount of cash in Kilkenny city-centre

By Kilkenny Now 28th October 2019 0

A MAN was arrested in Kilkenny city in the early of yesterday morning after they were caught with €1,000 worth of cocaine and a “substantial” amount of cash. Kilkenny gardai on patrol in the city-centre approached the man after they saw him “acting suspiciously”. They searched him under the Misuse of Drugs Act and quickly […]

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Vandal smashes back window of car parked in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 15th October 2019 0

GARDAI are hunting a vandal who smashed in the back window of a car parked in Kilkenny city. The incident occurred on Saturday, sometime between 9am and 8.30pm. A local Garda spokesperson said the car, a grey Mazda Demio with a 07-KK registration, was parked on the street at Dean Kavanagh Place at the time. […]

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‘I’m proud of you mam’ – musician pays moving tribute to mother after she lost Kilkenny Council seat

By Kilkenny Now 28th May 2019 0

MUSICIAN and former Voice of Ireland contestant Fionn Gardner has paid a special tribute to his mother Breda after she narrowly lost her seat on Kilkenny County Council. The outgoing Independent councillor missed out on the last seat in the Callan-Thomastown electoral area to Fianna Fáil’s Deirdre Cullen. Gardner also contested the European elections – […]